ADVANCED REPORT WRITING & COURTROOM PROTOCOL
Write Reports that Can’t Be Used Against You.
They WILL try to use every word you write against you in court.
Learn the skill to clearly and concisely persuade people to understand your point of view. Clear writing will help you:
Avoid civil rights lawsuits
Avoid criminal prosecution
Internal Affairs investigations
Clear up a use of force that “look bad,” but are completely reasonable.
Stop hindsight from being used against you.
Get convictions from people you charge.
But if you write a poor report, it will be Exhibit #1 in the case against you.
Articulation is a skill, and like any skill, with the right training it can be quickly and easily improved to help you write detailed, easy-to-understand reports, the first time.
If you want to learn the simple techniques to articulate your actions in rock solid reports that:
Aren’t misunderstood
Will stand up in court
Be your best defense in Internal Affairs
…And do it all without experiencing the nightmares that poor report writing can cause, you need:
Advanced Report Writing and Courtroom Protocol
A newly updated 2 day class that teaches how to write a report that is clear and naturally makes people see your perspective.
How This Course Was Developed
Nick Ramos is an officer that has made over 400 of large quantity drug and currency seizures. Including over $10,000,000 in cash and tons of dope.
After some brutal cross-examinations and trials, he learned to quickly and concisely articulate the criminal behavior that he was seeing and how it led to reasonable suspicion and his probable cause.
Based on his report, he had to verbally explain his decisions so that a federal judge, prosecutor and defense attorney understood them.
After each case, Nick refined his report writing to address the arguments that were made against him.
Eventually…Nick learned to predict those arguments and write a report that was so articulate, that suspects started to plead.
The report was that good.
You’ll learn those same techniques. You’ll also learn:
The art of simple articulation
How to write a report that command staff and supervisors can understand immediately
Methods to write a report that gives you everything you need to testify years later
Methods for writing clear reports for prosecutors
How to properly put context to what happened on video
How to write a report that tells a story instead of just dumping facts on the reader
How to paint a scene so clearly in the reader’s mind, it was almost like they were there
How to write a report that forces people to see your point of view and understand why you did what you did
How to organize your thoughts before you start writing and finish reports faster
How to testify with confidence and credibility, even under cross-examination
Methods for including the elements of law and policy in easily understandable ways
How to write for the law without using confusing legalese
How attorneys and opposing experts use your report against you
How to anticipate arguments against you and address them in your report
Simple grammar mistakes officers often make
Basic grammar, spelling, and punctuation
You’ll practice report writing in class and test your reports in Moot Court scenarios.
Throughout the 2 days, you’ll refine your reports and notice the difference in your testimony.
Who should attend: Patrol Officers, Field Training Officers, Investigators, and Supervisors.
Course Length: 2 days
Cost: $185
Pro Tip: Investigators and administrators in your agency most commonly know you by your reports. They know if you write poor reports…or great reports. If you struggle to write reports, or just want to improve your report writing, invest in yourself. $185 is a small amount to improve such a career defining skill.
About Nick Ramos: Your instructor, Nick Ramos, a retired Sergeant and K-9 handler from the New Mexico State Police, brings a wealth of experience gained from over 25 years in law enforcement. As an Officer, he handled hundreds of cases from the small, go-nowhere case, to the large Transnational Criminal Organization that spanned multiple states and lasted years. As a first-line supervisor he expanded his knowledge by learning to teach his subordinates to appropriately write, review, and submit proper reports and now he brings these skills to you. Nick received many awards including New Mexico’s 2010 Officer of the Year and was touted as, “a bloodhound for narcotics” by the U.S. Attorney’s office in 2011. Nick continues his work as a Deputy for the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office. He is an energetic presenter and presents for several large organizations including: HIDTA, INIA, BJA, Sheriff’s & Chiefs of Police, CNOA, and CNCA. You are sure to have an enjoyable experience with Nick.
Dress Code: Uniform, business casual or the uniform of the day.
Lodging and Meals: Students are responsible for their own hotel and meals.
